Education Program Specialist

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Specialist in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS to provide administrative and program support to staff in the Office of Federal Programs.

This is a time-limited, full-time role handling federal program applications, budget revisions, monitoring, correspondence, and records management while tracking submissions and deadlines and coordinating meetings.

Qualifications

• The applicant should have strong organizational, communication, and technology skills, demonstrate attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple deadlines while working collaboratively with staff across MDE offices.
• The applicant must exercise discretion when handling confidential information and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Typically requires a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to staff in the Office of Federal Programs.
• Assist with federal program applications, budget revisions, monitoring activities, correspondence, and records management.
• Track submissions and deadlines, coordinate meetings, and respond to routine inquiries from school districts.
• Work with other MDE offices to route requests, gather information, and support shared projects.
• Prepare technical assistance materials, reports, and communications for educational stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Education Program Specialist in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$33,600.00 - $51,963.91 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9364-0201-20260930H

0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date

09/30/2026

10/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

$51,963.91

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens.

This is a time limited position. This position will provide administrative and program support to staff in the Office of Federal Programs. The incumbent will assist with federal program applications, budget revisions, monitoring activities, correspondence, and records management. The position will also track submissions and deadlines, coordinate meetings, and respond to routine inquiries from school districts. The incumbent will work with other MDE offices to route requests, gather information, and support shared projects. The position may also assist with preparing technical assistance materials, reports, and communications for educational stakeholders.

What you'll need to be Successful

The applicant should have strong organizational, communication, and technology skills, demonstrate attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple deadlines while working collaboratively with staff across MDE offices. The applicant must exercise discretion when handling confidential information and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience. Hiring agency additional preferred qualifications: Experience supporting education programs or a public agency is preferred.

Address

210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201